WorksheetsUnit 4 Concepts and Vocab
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 53mins
What are the two types of characterization?
Direct and indirect characterization
Internal and external characterization
Simple and complex characterization
Primary and secondary characterization
What does direct characterization involve?
Explicitly telling what a character is like
Using metaphors to describe a character
Hiding a character's traits
Using only dialogue to reveal character
What is an example of direct characterization?
Emma is a talented soccer player.
Emma devotes two hours every day to improving her soccer skills.
Emma loves playing soccer.
Emma is always seen with a soccer ball.
What are stage directions?
Notes in a script that guide actors on movement, speech and emotions
The dialogue spoken by actors
The background music in a play
The costumes worn by actors
What does indirect characterization involve?
Revealing character traits through actions and interactions
Directly stating what a character is like
Using only monologues
Describing the setting in detail
What is an example of indirect characterization?
Emma devotes two hours every day to improving her soccer skills.
Emma is a talented soccer player.
Emma loves soccer.
Emma is always practicing.
In the sentence "Mrs. Ruiz is so nice and always helps me with math questions," what type of characterization is used?
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Metaphorical characterization
Symbolic characterization
In the sentence "Juan carried his elderly neighbor’s groceries into the house for him," what type of characterization is used?
Indirect characterization
Direct characterization
Symbolic characterization
Metaphorical characterization
In the sentence "Carter is a good guy—he always makes time to help me and never asks for anything in return," what type of characterization is used?
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Symbolic characterization
Metaphorical characterization
In the sentence "After receiving first-place at the school science fair, Maria looked over and saw her friend Emily, who looked disappointed," what type of characterization is used?
Indirect characterization
Direct characterization
Symbolic characterization
Metaphorical characterization
How does indirect characterization reveal a character's traits?
Through actions, appearance, and interactions
By directly stating traits
By using only dialogue
By describing the setting
During the 1980s, many workers saw huge economic gains, but not everyone made a fortune. Many young couples experienced conflict when one achieved success, while the other did not. Stacia, a successful lawyer, and Nick, a not-so-successful writer, are one such couple.
stage direction: description of setting
dramatic exposition
dialogue
stage direction: character attitude
"Stacy. Have you given up on that book of yours?"
dramatic exposition
stage direction: description of setting
stage direction: character action
dialogue
What is the italicized portion an example of?
Nick: looking down as if he hasn’t heard -
dialogue
dramatic exposition
stage direction: description of setting
stage direction: character action
What is the italicized word an example of?
Steve thrilled - "Don’t you see? This is a whole new world—a new frontier."
stage direction: character attitude
dramatic exposition
stage direction: description of setting
stage direction: character action
What is this an example of?
In Act II, we see that the two Steves have aged. Steve W has retired and is wealthy, while Steve X is struggling and living on the streets.
stage direction: character action
dramatic exposition
stage direction: description of setting
stage direction: character attitude
What does the Latin root word fama refer to?
Wealth and prosperity
Strength and power
Reputation and fame
Wisdom and knowledge
In Roman mythology, the goddess Fama was associated with the -
personification of rumor
concept of death and loss
loss of reputation and publicity
all powerful and omniscient state of being
Act I Vocab: What does calumny often involve?
A positive event
A gathering
A negative accusation
A legal authority
Which word fits the sentence: "In the past, the ___ of one’s character would likely lead to a duel."
fame
infamousness
defamation
infamy
Which word fits the sentence: "The mob boss Al Capone was eventually imprisoned for tax evasion and lived out his years in ___."
fame
infamy
defamation
famousness
What is the state of being well known by many people?
fame
infamy
defamation
defamer
Which word means to have been slandered or had one's reputation damaged?
defamed
fame
infamy
defamatory
What is the meaning of "defamatory" in relation to the Latin root fama?
praising
celebrating
damaging reputation
ignoring
The most likely reason that Arthur Miller chooses the word "inert" to describe Betty's condition in the opening exposition of the play is to create -
uncertainty
confusion
anger
a melancholy mood
Which word refers to a quick reference to something that the audience already knows?
uncertainty
apostrophe
allusion
allegory
Act I Vocab: What does "ideology" refer to?
A set or system of theories and beliefs held by an individual or group
To be relieved of a burden
To be ill or unwell
Unjust injury to someone’s reputation
Which word fits the sentence: "Being ___ silent on all controversial subjects, Rayden said nothing during our discussion."
famous
infamously
defamer
fama
Act I Vocab: What is the meaning of "ail"?
To be relieved of a burden
To be ill or unwell
A set of beliefs held by a group
Unjust injury to someone’s reputation
Act I Vocab: What action is described by the word "discharged" in the context of an airplane?
Loading passengers
Taking off from the runway
Opening cargo doors and unloading luggage
Refueling the aircraft
Which word best completes this sentence:
At my school, the Chess Club used to be a separate ___, but now it’s part of MTSS.
entity
diagnostic
authority
compact
Act I Vocab: What does the word "remiss" mean?
Careful and attentive
Full of energy
Highly motivated
Without care or attention
Act I Vocab: What does the word "vindictive" mean?
Forgiving and kind
Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
Indifferent and neutral
Full of joy and happiness
Act I Vocab: Which word means "the act of giving a false appearance"?
Authority
Calumny
Pretense
Assemble
Act I Vocab: What is the meaning of "licentious"?
Law-abiding and disciplined
Organized and structured
Wanton or corrupt, unprincipled
Honest and truthful
